Abram Creek,
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US 50 Bridge to the confluence of the North Branch of the Potomac River
Class II-IV
8.7 Miles
Avg Gradient 60 fpm
Max Gradient 80 fpm
Gauge Information
River Description
This is a great run that has many different personalities. Starting at Rt. 50, the stream picks up
quickly, heading into continuous boulder filled rapids. It drops around 100 feet in the first mile.
Many of the drops are obstructed and there is a lot of manuevering required (very comparable to the
Stony River nearby). It is always a good idea to be on the lookout for strainers in this
part.
After a mile, the creek lets up and flows along at a slow pace for a little while. After a mile or
two of slow water, the creek picks up to Class 2 with occassional Class 3. It remains this way all
the way to the North Branch. The rapids pick up a little as you approach the North Branch. There is
a really fun slide just upstream of the confluence.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2005-03-27 17:02:00
Editors
No rapids entered. If you know names, and locations of the rapids please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. 
User Comments
way! Class 3 plus at best. Only "difficulty " is being aware of trees blocking the stream. Takes a
lot of water to make it go, the stony was at 800 cfs mbeswick@greenbrieracademy.com Edit